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Introducing our Queen Choc Flavouring Pastes
Meet the Queen Choc Flavouring Pastes! Made with real cocoa and natural flavours, they’re the new & easy way to bake and decorate with the deep rich flavour of chocolate. Queen Choc Flavouring Pastes take buttercream, cakes and icing to the next level of chocolatey goodness with one easy squeeze.
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The Best of Emelia Jacksons Baking Tips and Tricks
Ever wondered how the pro’s seem to always have a trick up their sleeve to make sure their baking creation is always a success? Emelia Jackson is here to give us the insider knowledge on the easy tricks and simple hacks you can use to help bring your delicious desserts to life!
Read more ›Introducing our New Range of Tasty Sprinkles
Not only do our fabulous NEW sprinkles add a beautiful finish to your creations, but are absolutely bursting with flavour, adding a little extra oomph to your bakes!
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Top Baking Trends for 2022
Here at Queen we live and breathe all things baking. Over the past 120 years we’ve seen trends come and go, revivals and some that should have stayed buried. We’re always looking ahead for what’s to come in the baking world and have put all our knowledge into the baking trends you’ll see this year. Hero image credit: Michelle Bessudo
Read more ›New Zealand
Best Winter Bakes
As the balmy, warm days of Summer and Autumn start to turn into the chilly morning air of Winter, it’s only right that we rug up in a blanket next to our loved ones, and tuck into some delicious, comforting bakes. We hope you enjoy keeping out of the cold with these oh-so-sweet and super comforting desserts, as much as we enjoyed creating them!
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Recipes to Bake with Kids
Whether it’s making a meal or baking a cake, preparing and eating something you’ve made together is great way to bond as a family. Baking tasks can inject a little bit of math and science into the day, with the added bonus of something sweet at the end! We’ve put together a list of recipes ranging from quick and easy biscuits, to some educational bakes that can encourage a little learning within the baking process.
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Best Edible Gifts for Christmas
There are many good reasons to skip the shops this year and bake your Christmas presents instead. Firstly, who doesn’t like fudge? A batch of something sweet is perfect for those “hard-to-buy-fors”, and won’t get lost amongst all the socks and boxes of Favourites. Secondly, two little (terrifying) words: shopping centres. If you’re anything like us, you’ll be avoiding the Christmas madness at your local Westfield at all costs. Why brave the carpark when you can whip up presents in the comfort of your own kitchen? And finally, gifting something home baked is such a personal way to say thank you and spread the Christmas cheer. From school teachers and colleagues to nurses and favourites aunties, we’ve got an edible gift worthy of every loved one in your life!
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Your Top Baking Ingredient Questions Answered – Pantry Basics
So, you’re an expert at eating cake, but how about making it? Today we’re taking a deep dive into all things baking, answering all your important ingredient questions to help you become a more savvy and confident baker. While you may already know a few of these tips, it’s always good to brush up on the why – baking is a science, after all!
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